Renault Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid EV charger: which one fits best?
The Renault Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid, or PHEV, has a small battery of 9.8 kWh and charges gently at home. It takes at most 3.7 kW through its Type 2 port, on a single phase. That makes your choice simple. Almost every charger delivers more than this car can absorb. There is no need to pay extra for charging power it cannot use. You can also browse all Renault EV chargers in our overview.
For the Renault Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Renault Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 9.8 kWh (7.5 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 3.7 kW (single-phase) |
| Electric range (WLTP) | approx. 50 km |
| Charging time at 3.7 kW | approx. 3 hours, including charging losses |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | not available |
Which EV charger suits the Renault Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid?
Because the Captur PHEV charges at 3.7 kW on one phase, even an entry-level 11 kW charger is more than enough. The car sets the pace, not the charger. An 11 kW model is still the sensible choice. It keeps you covered if you move to a fully electric car later. Three-phase means three separate live wires from your fuse box. A car that can use all three charges three times as fast on the same unit.
Since the power is not what decides here, look at the features instead. A built-in MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter, which means its readings are legally valid. Because it sits inside the charger, it separates the electricity you put into the car from the rest of your household use. That gives you proof of what charging at home actually cost you. Useful for a plug-in hybrid, where the fuel bill and the power bill run side by side. We carry chargers with that meter at 11 kW, so pick a charging station with MID meter if you want that reading.
Load balancing is the second feature worth having. The charger measures how much current is still free in your fuse box. It then adjusts its power to match, so the circuit never gets overloaded. Our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing handle that on their own. If this is your first charger at home, our EV home chargers are the easiest place to start.
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer, and your insurer will usually ask for it. We arrange installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, and nowhere else. Shipping is worldwide, but the installation service is not. A certified partner does the work on our behalf.
How long does the Renault Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid take to charge?
At 3.7 kW the Captur PHEV is full in about three hours. Plug it in during the evening and you drive the first 50 kilometres of the next morning fully electric. This car has no DC fast charging. You always charge it from a home charger or a socket, never at a motorway rapid charger.
Other Renault models at Wallbox Discounter
We have separate charging information for other Renault versions as well:
- Renault 5 E-Tech 52 kWh, fully electric and with a higher charging power
- Renault Megane E-Tech EV60
Frequently asked questions
Does the Renault Captur PHEV need a fast EV charger?
No. The Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid charges at a maximum of 3.7 kW on a single phase. An 11 kW charger therefore fills it just as quickly as a cheaper unit would, because the car sets the ceiling. You choose an 11 kW model mainly with a future electric car in mind.
Is a MID meter worth it for a plug-in hybrid?
Yes. Even with a small battery, a year of charging at home adds up. A MID meter records that charging separately from the rest of the house. The calibration makes those readings hold up as proof of what you spent on charging. We carry that meter at 11 kW, which is the power we recommend for this car anyway.